Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) Hold "RECHT BLEIBT RECHT" to the

"RECHT BLEIBT RECHT" to the left

arriving home on December 21st

35” on the reverse

near mint condition with nearly all of its original gilding remaining

dated March 31

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) Hold "RECHT BLEIBT RECHT" to theIn silver, 31. 2 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), glue residue evident on the reverse of the original ribbon, light contact and surface wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II and revised on many occasions (1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995, 2003). It is awarded for acts of bravery, distinction, service or merit by members of the Armed Forces, or civilians in support of the military.